With over 600 illustrations (thumbnails and large) this book covers markings from the 1700’s to the early 1900’s. Included are marks from: Germany, Austria, Russia, Poland, Denmark,... More > Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, England and France. For the convenience of the seasoned collector, as well as the beginner, in this book is a representative list of better known marks by which china can be identified. While it is not possible to include a complete list, particularly those of extremely rare specimens, those compiled have particular reference to the marks of English china which is greatly in demand by collectors. These will suffice to enable the reader to identify pieces whenever encountered. The signatures or mark which the master craftsmen in earth or clay signed their products, just as a painter signs his work, were often specially designed devices of various kinds, often a combination of initials and dates. Each “fabrique mark” stands for a certain potter’s art just as the modern trade-mark.< Less

This is a fun instructional book on learning to make your own creation using coil pottery. A step by step method, including resources and history on this unique pottery style. Also includes quizzes... More > to aid in learning. Appropriate for individuals or school/learning situations.< Less

This is the fourth book devoted to understanding and appreciating Italian pottery and porcelain. Unlike most collecting guides, it offers some amazing insights for those who collect, buy and sell... More > ceramics. The book includes actual color photos of the marks, signatures and logos used by the factories and artists of Campania. As a tool for identification, this approach is invaluable for the collector. The book contains numerous full-color photographs of examples from each factory, studio and artist discussed in the book so that the reader may become acquainted with the styles and decorative motifs that become the hallmark of each of them. Its pages offer current price ranges reflected by such auction sites as ebay. Most surprising of all, is the honesty with which this book has been written. It debunks the myths perpetuated by previous authors, the factories themselves, auction houses and internet sellers.< Less

This is the fourth book devoted to understanding and appreciating Italian pottery and porcelain. Unlike most collecting guides, it offers some amazing insights for those who collect, buy and sell... More > ceramics. The book includes actual color photos of the marks, signatures and logos used by the factories and artists of Campania. As a tool for identification, this approach is invaluable for the collector. The book contains numerous full-color photographs of examples from each factory, studio and artist discussed in the book so that the reader may become acquainted with the styles and decorative motifs that become the hallmark of each of them. Its pages offer current price ranges reflected by such auction sites as ebay. Most surprising of all, is the honesty with which this book has been written. It debunks the myths perpetuated by previous authors, the factories themselves, auction houses and internet sellers.< Less

This book covers 30 years of pottery. This is the 2nd book in a series and it specifically covers Raku Pottery. 350 photos show details of the many styles that I have created over the years. ... More > Detailed descriptions and explanations of the photos give a complete retrospective of the many years I have been a full-time potter. This account will be a useful book for all those interested in Woodland pottery of the Great Lakes.< Less

"Moon Bear Pottery, 30 Years of Art ~ Book : Stoneware" is an account of a pottery career that spans over 30 years. It is a photographic and written account of influences and style changes... More > that occurred during that time. The pictures reveal the detail and artistic representation of themes and stories that reside on the surface of each piece. I have tried to communicate stories from my Native American heritage. I want others to enjoy these legends before they are lost forever. Style changes have continued throughout my career. Each new idea has given me new challenges and the desire to create it in clay. My motivation to create comes from a place deep inside. It has no name, but is that constant desire that makes me want to put my hands on materials and produce beautiful artwork. I see clay and I want to shape it. I see pencils and want to draw. This need to create is as strong as my need for air or water… I can’t live without it.< Less

A Field Gide To Southeastern Indian Pottery (Revised and Expanded is a 565 page compilation of 528 Native American pottery types from across the Southeastern United States including seven states;... More > Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The tempering materials and surface decoration of each time is described in understandable terms and the distribution of each type is illustrated on individual maps. The work contains over 3000 pictures of the pottery types and a few of the associated point types found with each type.< Less

Color Edition. The only pottery & porcelain identification guide written in English that explores the rich history of one of Europe’s most important ceramics producing centers, the city of... More > Faenza.
Faenza, from which the world of art coined the term faience, was home to such past greats as the Minardi Brothers, Pietro Melandri, Carlo Zauli and Riccardo Gatti and is now the home of the most important ceramics art museum in the world as well as the largest international ceramics competition on the planet.
Unlike most identification guides this book brings the artists to life, explores their character and their world. It goes beyond dry facts and dates and offers its readers the opportunity to understand their collections in historical and human terms.
With more than 125 ceramics marks and almost 100 photographs covering the 19th, 20th & 21st centuries, in a format similar to our first Italian pottery guide, the collector will find a wealth of information and a fascinating trip through time and art.< Less

The only pottery & porcelain identification guide written in English that explores the rich history of one of Europe's most important ceramics producing centers, the city of Faenza. Faenza, from... More > which the world of art coined the term faience, was home to such past greats as the Minardi Brothers, Pietro Melandri, Carlo Zauli and Riccardo Gatti and is now the home of the most important ceramics art museum in the world as well as the largest international ceramics competition on the planet. Unlike most identification guides this book brings the artists to life, explores their character and their world. It goes beyond dry facts and dates and offers its readers the opportunity to understand their collections in historical and human terms. With more than 125 ceramics marks and almost 100 photographs covering the 19th, 20th & 21st centuries, in a format similar to our first Italian pottery guide, the collector will find a wealth of information and a fascinating trip through time and art.< Less

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